If a once-fast computer has slowed to a crawl, you can’t really blame the hardware. Sure, you may be able to improve speed by adding RAM, upgrading the CPU, or replacing the hard drive with an SSD. But none of those solutions–all of which cost money–address the underlying problem. Your hardware isn’t underpowered. It’s overloaded. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
A great tablet like an Apple iPad Air or a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 costs about the same as a budget laptop these days. Of course, tablets are great too, especially as a back-to-school option. Check more from this article on MakeUseOf.com
Smartphone shipments grew by 9 percent in the third quarter, a record for a single quarter, which continues a record-setting trend, research firm IDC said recently. Check this out from TechHive.com
Among the free Microsoft Office Mobile apps on a Windows Phone 8 device is a version of OneNote, the remarkably versatile and Evernote-rivaling note-taking tool that can handle voice transcription and sync notes across other devices – among other things! Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
Twitter timelines are pretty basic and heavy on the text. That changes now. Check it from TechHive.com
Twitter can be a different thing to different people. It can be a place to vent your ire, a forum to discuss cool ideas, a network to make new friends, and much more. For some souls, though, it’s an avenue to let their creativity run wild. Check it from this article on MakeUseOf.com
Caffeine and free Wi-Fi are a potent recipe for productivity. It’s what lures you and many other telecommuters to spend serious work time in convenient coffee shops. But whether you’re just getting out of the office or the sidewalk café is your office, working in a public space has some special challenges. These tips will help you stay safe and productive. Check out this article from PCWorld.com